A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1042667 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1042729 epoch_slot_no: 5929 block_no: 1042617 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-05-23 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34a73e6f2a8c343e664855016cc35d5d0bf746cc1e778a62d1281d2bc0f7c4a4Block Operator
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